The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 22,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane dCi 165 is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
57.9
71.2
80.2
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104
169.1
101.5
169.9
169.1 in
Length
169.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.32 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
BZ
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
